Most unsocially distanced in UK: Boris Johnson joked about Downing Street occasion amid Covid

The former prime minister reportedly made the remarks at a “boozy” celebration in Downing Street in November 2020 whereas the Covid-19 curbs have been in place.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 12, 2023 11:04 IST

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By India Today Web Desk: Boris Johnson reportedly had joked a couple of occasion at No 10 through the coronavirus pandemic, calling it “the most unsocially distanced party in the UK right now”, in line with a report by The Independent.

The former prime minister made the remarks at a “boozy” celebration in Downing Street in November 2020 whereas the Covid-19 curbs have been in place, the report additional stated.

Broadcaster ITV stated that when it put the quote to Johnson, who was pressured to give up by the Conservatives after the Partygate scandal, the chief “did not deny saying it”.

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“I was working late … I heard the prime minister speaking and that’s when I heard the quote: ‘This is the most unsocially distanced party in the UK right now’ and everyone was laughing about it,” ITV reported quoting a supply.

This is among the many a number of damning new allegations, together with claims that Downing Street employees destroyed proof and a few have been seen “getting it on” at a celebration on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021.

Johnson was, nevertheless, fined by the Metropolitan Police over the occasion at Downing Street.

But the effective was for attending his personal birthday celebration in June 2020 and never the one on November 13, 2020. The employees was fined for it. Two different members of the employees have been reportedly “all over each other” in a Downing Street kitchen space on the gathering.

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ITV additionally reported that whistleblowers stated that the employees “corroborated their stories” earlier than the police about their involvement in rule-breaking gatherings.

Documents and proof have been shredded previous to the official probe and police investigation, a supply stated.

Johnson’s spokesperson has not responded to the claims, however stated: “During the Covid-19 pandemic, Boris Johnson led our country through its most dangerous peacetime crisis in living memory. As prime minister during a 24/7 national emergency, he worked constantly to ensure the government did everything possible in its power to save lives and protect livelihoods.”

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Jan 12, 2023